Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Raleigh-Durham, NC

...and intimidating. I love activating students' natural curiosity and inquiry, and using that to build confidence in and mastery of a wide variety of academic topics. I graduated from Yale University with a double major in Environmental Studies and International Studies, and I love the way science and real-world issues can interact. Part of my interest in the environment comes from my love of being outdoors, and I am an avid rower and bicyclist. I...

...University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and International Relations. After graduation I joined Teach For America and am currently a high school math teacher, teaching Algebra and Geometry to freshmen and sophomores. Math is definitely my favorite subject and I love helping my students understand, appreciate, and love math. I began tutoring during college, where I helped students with everything from Calculus to Statistics to Engineering. In my free time, I love to bake...

...including ski instruction and lifeguarding. I tutor in all things English, from literature and writing to essay writing and revisions. My teaching embodies a simple motto: Motivation is 90% of any goal, whether self-betterment in the short or long term. By simply taking the initiative to ask something new of yourself, you ensure the inevitable realization of a greater potential. Outside of English I enjoy skiing, snowboarding, surfing, weightlifting, and experiencing new places and ways...

...science, and social studies teacher in the Houston Independent School District. My favorite subjects to tutor include writing, math, and economics. I also tutor in social studies and history. Having been a classroom teacher, I understand the importance of supplemental support systems. Often teachers struggle to give every student the individualized attention they need to be successful in their education. As a tutor my goal is to assist classroom educators in this effort. I prefer...

...self-worth among all students. I have dedicated my career to each of these pursuits, as my resume will attest. In my personal life, I have two grown sons and a very spoiled mix breed dog. I have lived in Milwaukee all of my life but got a chance to experience living and working in another area - North Carolina - for several years. It's beautiful there. I enjoy traveling to places I've never been before...

...improve their academic success is to get to know their own style of learning. Systems that work for some people are a disaster for others, and the key is to find one that is suited to you. I believe in trying out a variety of learning approaches and adapting to what works best for each student. I am organized, curious, and relentless in my enthusiasm for sharing ideas, especially about government, law, and politics.

...experiences, I have encountered various types of learning disabilities and language acquisition issues, and I have taken workshops on how to navigate these particular situations. Building student confidence in their ability to learn is an integral part of the tutoring process because student confidence is vital to teaching students healthy study skills and habits that they can take into other areas of their academic life. I really want to work with clients who want to...

...Mexico. While completing my Bachelor's, I tutored classmates in English and assisted them with proofreading essays. Later, I completed a Master's of Education in Bilingual/Multicultural Education through Northern Arizona University. While studying for this degree, I volunteered at a junior high school and taught ESL classes there. After graduation, I moved to Oregon and began adjunct teaching for a community college in their Adult Basic Skills Program where I taught ESL, PreGED/GED Language Arts, Visual...

...I have been tutoring (and directing tutoring programs) for years and am looking forward to working with you to meet your goals! I have spent nearly every year since college tutoring in some capacity, including as a volunteer through my current church. I enjoy the challenge of discerning the best way for each particular student to understand and absorb information, and am always thrilled to see when they regain their confidence in their own abilities.

...name is Josiah and I would love to be your tutor! My main subject is Spanish, as I am fully bilingual an currently work as a Spanish-English interpreter at a professional level. I also have a passion for historical subjects ranging from basic social studies to world history. I maintain a reading regiment at a high level in order to stay abreast of current events, as well as to maintain my understanding of current and...

...discovered that I not only love to teach but that I am quite good at it. While I am doing quite a bit of private tutoring on my own, I am now looking for ways to expand my reach. Accordingly, your organization may be a good fit with my skills and abilities. Note that I do not intend to quit my private tutoring practice. So, although I've indicated my times of availability, I will schedule...

...recent college graduate from Columbia University with a lot of experience in research and writing. My major was Human Rights and I am passionate about the issues that I engage with. I received my associate's degree from Bergen Community College in 2014 and my Bachelors from Columbia in 2017. At Bergen Community, I worked in the tutoring center focusing on assisting students with writing in any subject. I also tutor English and the SAT.

...what we need to cover and a timeline to get to their goal. I'm a physician assistant student at Duke and hope to become a clinic director some day. In spare time outside of school , I write, play music, and kick it with friends. Most recently, I spent about a year in Peru and Ecuador working at a nonprofit clinic and freelancing as a writer. The next place I'd like to go is Senegal...

...delicious meals with careful forethought to ingredients and strategy, I will write a personal recipe for your success. I have worked with students for the last ten years helping them to gain confidence in their written expression. Although writing is my strong suit, I can also help with critical reading and comprehension, as well as speaking skills. Whether you are a newcomer to the English Language or a seasoned veteran, I can help you communicate...

...chemistry/physics degree, I know full well what's required to succeed in those subjects. I also know how to face the endless standardized tests and leave the battle in victory, not resignation. I've been speaking French since I was old enough to read and I have a Russian heritage that can help out with colloquialisms and grammar. Languages and linguistics are fascinating to me and I don't get to speak mine enough, so please speak them...

...The professional experience and exposure to so many vibrant cultures has been amazing in giving me a rounded view of the world. I believe that in learning any subject requires gaining a rounded perspective for full understanding. While tutoring, I try to provide several different paths for understanding and several different strategies for problem solving. My tutoring experience is in math, reading, and writing with elementary school and middle school children. I have extensive experience...

...fact, that taught me more than studying ever could. I hope to be able to share my love of learning with you! I have approximately a decade's worth of study in the French language and French acquisition both domestically and abroad. Along with French, I have significant hours of study in university-level German. I am conversationally fluent in other languages such as: Spanish, Italian, Norwegian, and Mandarin Chinese. In addition to my foreign language study,...

...starts with feeling comfortable about approaching new material, and is carried out through confidence; applying past success to fuel your way through new materials and challenges. I believe that connecting with students in a positive way is vital to assisting a student in unlocking their hidden potential. Being supportive, patient, willing to change my own approaches to accommodate the needs of a student, and being dedicated are the pillars in which I stand by to...

...a volunteer, and as the coordinator of a community college tutoring program. My love of tutoring, particularly in the areas of reading, writing, and critical thinking, led me to pursue my MS in Education with an emphasis in reading instruction. I teach English, Reading, and academic skills at the community college level, so I am able to integrate my experience and knowledge from my studies and years as an educator to assess individual needs, learning...

...is Callie, and I recently graduated from Duke University with a major in Biology and a minor in Environmental Policy. I am currently doing research on personalized therapies for glioblastoma brain tumors at the Duke Medical Center, before I continue on to medical school. I love to swim, walk my pug dog, and hang out with family and friends in my free time. I hope I can help you in your studies. I look forward...